Cheyenne Chamber Receives National Distinction

The Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce received a 5 Star accreditation and is among the top Chambers in the Nation.

This prestigious distinction puts the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce in an elite group of only 116 chambers around the country with this level of recognition. Accreditation provides a level of confidence to Chamber investors emphasizing the chamber’s high level of professionalism creating an organization of excellence

“5 star accreditation is a testament to the staff, board, volunteers and partners of the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce. Our intentional efforts to make the Chamber a respected force for economic development in the state the region and the country is reflected in this announcement.” Expressed Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, Dale Steenbergen, “Our goal has been and will continue to be a well governed, well managed organization that spends your investment dollars with expert efficiency to achieve a better future for business in Cheyenne, Laramie County and the region. 5 star accreditation is an affirmation of the Chamber’s continued commitment to its investors and community.”

The accreditation process analyzed the chamber for excellence in Governance, Finance, Human Resources, Government Affairs, Program Development, Technology, Communication, Facilities, and Bench-marking. Through the process the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce received a perfect score in 3 of the submitted categories.

Thank You Cheyenne! The commitment of the community to invest in itself through the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce says a lot about Cheyenne and Laramie County. The Chamber is strong because of the investors and their commitment to making Cheyenne an even better place to live, work and do business. The Chamber Board and staff are grateful for the unwavering support of the community.

“Accreditation with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is a prestigious honor that distinguishes the high quality, expertise, and strong leadership displayed by Accredited state and local chambers of commerce.” according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Since 1964 the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Accreditation Program has had the participation of 850 Chambers. Currently there are 204 Chambers of Commerce (ranging from 3 to 5 star) with the accreditation distinction with approximately 7,000 Chambers in the United States. The program provides the opportunity to compare progress, leadership and overall performance and compare them to others around the Nation. The program sets the standard for how economic development and governmental affairs entities should function and the 5 star accreditation exemplifies the leading organizations.

The accreditation will last for 5 years and the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce will reapply in 2023.